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Signing the Otacool book with Ai-chan in Maid Mirai cosplay. Thanks to all who came along - t'was fun!
Need to dash to Ikea now to get some large mirrors for "dance" practice - want to turn the lounge into a gym.
Also need to replace that glass mug.

Also see you at the Doll Show if you are going tomorrow. Am going with folks from Good Smile Company, AmiAmi and Tokyo Hunter as well as a load of other popular Japanese bloggers.

More pics from today at Steve's Flickr which are still being uploaded from his eye-fi.

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  • アギト
    アギト in Richmond, BC (Registered on 2009/07/30)
    Student

    Looked like it was fun. No land of the rising sun yet for me :3.

    Wish I could be there.

    Sat 2009/10/31 17:38:26 JST (ID #736418)
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    • Nyaneryus
      Nyaneryus in Apparently, Canada is sleep country (Registered on 2009/04/02)
      Wearing a NEET Touhou shirt at work to be contradictive

      Many of us feel your pain.

      Sun 2009/11/01 03:31:47 JST (ID #736527)
      reply to Nyaneryus's comment
  • FatBastard
    FatBastard in over his head (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Dirty Gentleman
    http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/

    Danny, look over there. Oppai!
    *steals Taiga*

    Sat 2009/10/31 17:39:54 JST (ID #736420)
    reply to FatBastard's comment
  • kyourin
    kyourin in Shizuoka, JP (Registered on 2009/05/20)
    To Aru Tenki Rain
    http://kyourin7.blogspot.com/

    Congrats Danny ^w^ !! I wish I could've been there myself XD (not to mention the Ai-chan bonus ^w^) Anticipating Otacool Zwei XD !!

    Sat 2009/10/31 17:45:10 JST (ID #736423)
    reply to kyourin's comment
    • Fukuei
      Fukuei in Hidden Ero Village (Registered on 2008/02/21)
      Otaku Programmer
      http://oufukunaga.wordpress.com

      Hope my room will be otaku enough for Otacool Zwei next time XD

      Sat 2009/10/31 21:33:23 JST (ID #736463)
      reply to Fukuei's comment
  • Elton Chen
    Elton Chen in the Matrix. (Registered on 2009/02/23)
                               A Curiosity

    Was in america... Was it Halloween that day?

    Sat 2009/10/31 17:46:55 JST (ID #736424)
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    • NikoLover
      NikoLover in Koala Lompor , Malay-asia (Registered on 2009/06/15)
      Alchemist in training

      Yup but Most Parts of Asia Don't celebrate Halloween . Halloween is "meh" here

      Malls and Restaurants have Halloween Decorations and thats just basically it .

      Sat 2009/10/31 20:46:44 JST (ID #736458)
      reply to NikoLover's comment
  • Kobato
    Kobato in Singapore (Registered on 2009/10/16)
    Student
    http://bcotaku.blogspot.com

    WAA! Ai-chan is so cute!

    Sat 2009/10/31 17:50:36 JST (ID #736425)
    reply to Kobato's comment
  • micky2be
    micky2be in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/12/13)
    Web programmer
    http://www.micky2be.com

    I'll give you the link of my photos, still need to upload them

    Sat 2009/10/31 17:51:53 JST (ID #736426)
    reply to micky2be's comment
  • Wolfheinrich
    Wolfheinrich in USA (Registered on 2009/01/28)
    Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
    http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/

    Looks like a nice successful launch :D

    Sat 2009/10/31 17:56:36 JST (ID #736428)
    reply to Wolfheinrich's comment
  • ae10wnu
    ae10wnu in Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates (Registered on 2009/10/27)
    Student

    was wondering guyz; is the Otacool submission still open? or is it only 1 book and thats it?

    Sat 2009/10/31 18:08:51 JST (ID #736431)
    reply to ae10wnu's comment
  • nihonnnowotaku
    nihonnnowotaku in japan (Registered on 2009/10/24)
    college student

    おお！サイン会ですか。ちょっと東京には行けないなぁ・・・

    Sat 2009/10/31 18:15:38 JST (ID #736432)
    reply to nihonnnowotaku's comment
  • lightningsabre
    lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30)
    Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
    http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/

    Saw pics from Shibuya246 ^_^ Musta been a lotta people lined up, eh?

    Sat 2009/10/31 18:22:12 JST (ID #736433)
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  • lolyukiuk
    lolyukiuk in UK (Registered on 2009/02/08)
    failing student
    http://ukyuki.blogspot.com/

    i want a copy is it gonna be on amazon uk?

    Sat 2009/10/31 18:23:52 JST (ID #736434)
    reply to lolyukiuk's comment
  • dans
    dans in Chiba, Japan (Registered on 2007/08/05)
    IT Manager
    http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/

    Needed to take care of personal stuff so I was late. Too bad I couldn't see you. T_T

    Sat 2009/10/31 18:31:53 JST (ID #736438)
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  • Uriko
    Uriko (Registered on 2009/09/07)

    I wish I could've been there. I want my otacool signed too TT_TT
    but hey, at least I'm on it!

    Sat 2009/10/31 19:03:27 JST (ID #736441)
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  • Resh
    Resh in Philippines (Registered on 2009/05/13)
    Student / Photographer
    http://reskiy.deviantart.com

    Woot! Thanks for signing my copy of Otacool, not once but twice! And for the photo ops with you and Ai-chan. Hahaha! It was really nice meeting you, Steve, and Paul too. XD

    Sat 2009/10/31 19:09:38 JST (ID #736442)
    reply to Resh's comment
  • Akiba-Kid
    Akiba-Kid in California, USA (Registered on 2008/01/17)
    Online Shop
    http://wildarms.egloos.com

    Sounds like an interesting event. But I already got Danny's autograph back in August during the BBC filming ^^;

    Sat 2009/10/31 19:13:47 JST (ID #736443)
    reply to Akiba-Kid's comment
  • jowy
    jowy in philippines (Registered on 2008/01/23)
    vendor
    http://www.friendster.com

    nice & success signing to a popular book/magazine of that..

    Sat 2009/10/31 19:21:36 JST (ID #736444)
    reply to jowy's comment
  • Rachel=Alucard
    Rachel=Alucard in Gensokyo (Registered on 2009/10/15)
    Resident of Moriya Shrine

    too bad i dont have much finances...rofl

    also Danny has now been promoted to Miracle Danny...XD

    Sat 2009/10/31 19:59:31 JST (ID #736447)
    reply to Rachel=Alucard's comment
  • Bakkou
    Bakkou in Australia (Registered on 2009/04/01)
    Student

    Looks like a success.
    Mirai cosplay for the win!

    Sat 2009/10/31 20:02:28 JST (ID #736448)
    reply to Bakkou's comment
  • TaRzAn
    TaRzAn in Just Below The Equator (Registered on 2009/05/25)
    Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
    http://conrad501.wordpress.com/

    Oh..KAWAIII!!!!!....Ai-chan looks sooooo cute in that costume...... oh well i hope there will be a next time... Work has to be my priority for now but not before family......:P

    Sat 2009/10/31 20:17:48 JST (ID #736451)
    reply to TaRzAn's comment
  • Evo00
    Evo00 in United Kingdom (Registered on 2008/11/03)
    Casshern - Student

    Wish I was there. Too bad I have work and uni at the same time with it being my final year also. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANNY. Have a good one. All the best

    Sat 2009/10/31 20:22:51 JST (ID #736453)
    reply to Evo00's comment
  • moegenki
    moegenki in VIP Crepe Shoppe (Registered on 2009/01/04)
    Player in the game of Life

    It's pretty cool seeing Danny in person! Took pics of Ai too for good measure!

    Sat 2009/10/31 20:37:11 JST (ID #736455)
    reply to moegenki's comment
  • pipopaz
    pipopaz in US (Registered on 2008/08/26)
    thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
    http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/

    Too bad I don't live in Japan yet, but soon ^^ i hope...

    Sat 2009/10/31 20:40:18 JST (ID #736456)
    reply to pipopaz's comment
  • NikoLover
    NikoLover in Koala Lompor , Malay-asia (Registered on 2009/06/15)
    Alchemist in training

    Amano Ai really dresses like Maido Mirai . With her Braids tied up like Mirai same goes to her Maido Outfit ^0^ .

    Congrats to Danny for making it this Big .

    Sat 2009/10/31 20:43:41 JST (ID #736457)
    reply to NikoLover's comment
  • Shockerz
    Shockerz in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2008/10/12)
    Student
    http://shockerz.wordpress.com/

    Look like a success to me. Is there any chance of a coverage post of the event?

    Sat 2009/10/31 21:09:04 JST (ID #736461)
    reply to Shockerz's comment
  • micky2be
    micky2be in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/12/13)
    Web programmer
    http://www.micky2be.com

    Link to my article with a slideshow http://bit.ly/3itM82
    Link to go directly to the photo (go see page #3 and #4) http://bit.ly/2TD6y2

    I'll put HQ photos on Flicker later.

    Sat 2009/10/31 21:19:59 JST (ID #736462)
    reply to micky2be's comment
  • Moemoekyun
    Moemoekyun in otakukingdom (Registered on 2009/07/18)
    http://moemoekyun.wordpress.com

    signed otacool Do want !!!! >_<

    Sat 2009/10/31 21:55:33 JST (ID #736465)
    reply to Moemoekyun's comment
  • DUMMIbears
    DUMMIbears in Singapore (Registered on 2009/09/08)
    Part-time God, Full-time Dog
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

    Amano Ai is shoooooooo kawaiiii desu ~ >.<
    I think Im falling in love with her lol...
    *gets bricked*
    Like your cheeky smile too Danny :D

    Sat 2009/10/31 22:06:34 JST (ID #736466)
    reply to DUMMIbears's comment
  • Asian Ed
    Asian Ed in Charlotte, NC (Registered on 2008/12/25)
    Technical Account Manager
    http://howdoyoufigure.wordpress.com

    Awesome pics! I sent a proxy to get a signed copy... I think I see her in some of those pictures... ^.^

    Sat 2009/10/31 22:10:48 JST (ID #736467)
    reply to Asian Ed's comment
  • Protocol Snow
    Protocol Snow in USA (Registered on 2007/07/25)
    Medical student
    http://www.protocolsnow.com

    Congrats! I hope to get my copy of the book soon :)

    Sat 2009/10/31 22:33:53 JST (ID #736471)
    reply to Protocol Snow's comment
  • Meimi132
    Meimi132 in Stuck in the void between the net life and real life. (Registered on 2007/12/03)
    Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
    http://meimi132.wordpress.com/

    Awwwww sounds like it was awesome fun. Me wishes to have been there.

    Sat 2009/10/31 22:55:56 JST (ID #736472)
    reply to Meimi132's comment
  • Cyberchaos
    Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17)
    NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
    http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/

    must get....!!!

    Sat 2009/10/31 23:23:25 JST (ID #736474)
    reply to Cyberchaos's comment
  • Vixums
    Vixums in USA (Registered on 2009/08/20)
    Star Gazer
    http://vixums.wordpress.com/

    I can't wait to see any coverage of the doll show, that's gonna be amazing to look at! I'm glad to hear the book signing was a success ^^

    Sat 2009/10/31 23:37:43 JST (ID #736491)
    reply to Vixums's comment
  • Pyoro
    Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Student
    http://anime.tedfox.com/

    a gym in your own home? darn i always wanted that. I would be expecting to see a fitter dannychoo in the days to come. ^^

    Sun 2009/11/01 00:14:36 JST (ID #736507)
    reply to Pyoro's comment
  • paradigmshift
    paradigmshift in New York (Registered on 2008/09/14)
    Developer/Student
    http://threedeecomplex.wordpress.com/

    I have that Aisaka Taiga that you have sitting there so nonchalantly. Very cute figure!

    Sun 2009/11/01 00:55:14 JST (ID #736514)
    reply to paradigmshift's comment
  • Chopper Dave
    Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Gundam Fanatic

    Looks like you had fun Danny, wish I could have been there too lol.

    Sun 2009/11/01 02:22:27 JST (ID #736518)
    reply to Chopper Dave's comment
  • WiseFreeman
    WiseFreeman in DC Cloning Laboratory (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
    http://dannychoo.com.my

    Wish I could be there at the signing & have my OTACOOL signed by Danny~

    Sun 2009/11/01 02:25:14 JST (ID #736520)
    reply to WiseFreeman's comment
  • Nulthrax
    Nulthrax in USA (Registered on 2009/03/25)
    CEO of clock work inc, lazy, immortal

    i love the shirt! i want one so badly! ToT

    Sun 2009/11/01 02:48:06 JST (ID #736522)
    reply to Nulthrax's comment
  • silentkey
    silentkey in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/24)
    Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..

    A pity i can't be there...guess i can only wait for AFA....

    Sun 2009/11/01 03:17:18 JST (ID #736525)
    reply to silentkey's comment
  • Mew2
    Mew2 in Icewind Dale (Registered on 2009/07/11)
    http://thisblogissuxor.blogspot.com

    Very much looking forward to pictures :]

    Sun 2009/11/01 04:02:53 JST (ID #736529)
    reply to Mew2's comment
  • chun
    chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
    http://puppy52art.com/

    I can't wait for my otacool to get here and looks like a nice time! Have a great time at the doll show! We will be unpacking at new place this weekend and possibly next week ^^;;

    Sun 2009/11/01 04:12:28 JST (ID #736530)
    reply to chun's comment
  • silent1134
    silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    ???Confused???

    So nice having Ai-chan in a Maid Mirai cosplay...congrats on a successful day...

    Sun 2009/11/01 05:33:46 JST (ID #736537)
    reply to silent1134's comment
  • Patti
    Patti in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2009/04/27)
    Time Traveller/High School Student
    http://thetsundere.wordpress.com/

    Looking forward to Otacool~! And I like Ai-chan's maid Mirai - but I'm still keen to see some original Mirai cosplay!! ^^

    Sun 2009/11/01 08:44:54 JST (ID #736551)
    reply to Patti's comment
  • agcpictures
    agcpictures in La La Land (Registered on 2009/08/14)
    Screenwriter Wannabe

    saw some nice display cases at a hallmark store going out of business today.. wish i had my own place so i could get them and display my figs.. someday i will be in otacool! maybe otacool 5? lol..

    Sun 2009/11/01 09:54:19 JST (ID #736555)
    reply to agcpictures's comment
  • Koshiko
    Koshiko in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/08/03)
    website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
    http://www.furudango.com

    Congrats on the book signing~! I wonder if they'll have them in stock at Kinokuniya here in Sydney, hrmm~

    Have fun at the doll show and I look forward to seeing your extended posts~!

    Sun 2009/11/01 10:48:23 JST (ID #736558)
    reply to Koshiko's comment
  • josephtame
    josephtame in Tokyo (Registered on 2008/12/27)
    Podcaster and tech-otaku
    http://www.japanpodshow.com

    congrats on the launch Danny, great stuff :-)

    Sun 2009/11/01 12:57:55 JST (ID #736567)
    reply to josephtame's comment
  • Reltair
    Reltair in California, United States (Registered on 2009/06/13)
    College Student, Computer Science Major
    http://www.projectsaber.com

    Sporting that beanie a lot recently. =D

    Sun 2009/11/01 13:46:45 JST (ID #736569)
    reply to Reltair's comment
  • LesterHo
    LesterHo in Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2008/11/16)
    Student
    http://www.lesterho.com

    I was there yesterday but I didn't see you instead of Ami chan. ^^;;

    Sun 2009/11/01 14:53:02 JST (ID #736573)
    reply to LesterHo's comment
  • LesterHo
    LesterHo in Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2008/11/16)
    Student
    http://www.lesterho.com

    I mean Ai-chan. ^^;;

    Sun 2009/11/01 14:55:16 JST (ID #736574)
    reply to LesterHo's comment
  • Hammy
    Hammy in London (Registered on 2009/07/19)
    Student

    never seen Ai-chan looking so cute or Danny looking so hip >.<

    Sun 2009/11/01 18:46:46 JST (ID #736578)
    reply to Hammy's comment
  • Hummy
    Hummy in London, United Kingdom (Registered on 2007/03/05)
    Student
    http://www.hoponbaby.com

    I'll definitely try and pick up a copy when I can!

    Mon 2009/11/02 03:52:57 JST (ID #736700)
    reply to Hummy's comment
  • Kevin Nguyen
    Kevin Nguyen in Florida, USA (Registered on 2008/09/18)
    Student
    http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/

    Like the Mirai cosplay.

    Mon 2009/11/02 08:15:06 JST (ID #736728)
    reply to Kevin Nguyen's comment
  • Jetty
    Jetty in Ontario, Canada (Registered on 2009/08/13)
    Student

    *drools* nomnomnom bowchikawowwow

    I wants a copeh!

    You guys look like your having fun :OOOOOOOOO

    Mon 2009/11/02 11:54:37 JST (ID #736786)
    reply to Jetty's comment
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